HHS Student Athlete Contract

Harpeth High School
Student Athlete Contract

I understand that participating in athletics and representing
Harpeth High School is a privilege, not a right that it is earned
through Dedication, Desire and Discipline. I also understand that,
by participating in athletics and wearing Harpeth colors, I am a
representative of Harpeth High School anywhere I am seen or heard:
physically or digitally. By signing below, I am acknowledging that
I understand what is expected of me as an athlete, that I will be
held to the high expectations listed below, and that I am
responsible for MY actions. Finally, I understand that as a student
athlete and the face of Harpeth High, I am held to a higher
standard.

1. STUDENT athletes will maintain non-failing grades at all
times in all classes - NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. STUDENT athletes will be present for the entire school day,
every day that classes are in session, and especially on game days,
unless his/her absence is excused.
3. STUDENT athletes will arrive to all classes on time and not
receive Black Friday consequences.
4. STUDENT athletes will stay on track to pass each academic year
and graduate on time.

DESIRE- Student Initials _________ Parent/Guardian Initials
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1. Student ATHLETES will demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off
the field - before, during, and after each practice and game.
2. Student ATHLETES will have all physicals, insurance, and
documentation in place before the season begins.
3. Student ATHLETES will participate in all team practices,
activities, and games, unless such participation is excused by the
coach due to an emergency or medical disqualification.

DISCIPLINE- Student Initials _________ Parent/Guardian Initials
_________
1. STUDENT ATHLETES will follow all rules and regulations set
forth in the student handbook.
2. STUDENT ATHLETES will not earn any OSS or ISS of any
kind.
3. STUDENT ATHLETES will not earn any Academic Detentions of any
kind.
4. STUDENT ATHLETES will avoid illegal activities of any kind:
alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vaping, e-cigs, bullying, etc.
5. STUDENT ATHLETES will not present themselves in person or on
ANY *SOCIAL MEDIA, website, app, etc. as participating in or being
involved with any illegal or other activity that is contrary to
school policy.

PARENT/GUARDIAN OF STUDENT ATHLETES - Parent/Guardian Initials
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1. I have read and understand the above expectations and
requirements for my student athlete.
2. I understand that it is my responsibility to help my student
meet these expectations by: monitoring grades, discipline,
behavior, social media, attendance, etc.
3. I understand that coaches may have additional expectations of
my student athlete and I will ensure that my student lives up to
those expectations as well.
4. I understand that I am responsible for paying any costs
associated with my student's participation in a particular
sport.
5. I understand that administration will only discuss MY student
athlete's conduct and/or consequences.

3. Third Offense - suspended from team activities for TWO WEEKS
(14 days) - Conference with student athlete, parent/guardian, coach
and principal must occur before reinstatement

4. Final Offense - Student Athlete and Parent/Guardian must
present themselves to the Harpeth High School Leadership Team to
determine if student will be allowed to continue representing HHS
as an athlete

5. SEVERE CLAUSE - Any student athlete who is proven to be
involved in any illegal activity will be immediately removed from
the team and will face a calendar year athletic suspension from all
sports and all seasons. Examples of illegal activity include, but
are not limited to: use of drugs or alcohol, weapons, racism,
sexual violence, and/or fighting

6. *SOCIAL MEDIA CLAUSE - Any student athlete who uses any
social/digital media asset to offend, harm, bully, attack,
threaten, insult, or demean another will be subject to the tiered
discipline policy above. Any student athlete who uses any
social/digital media asset to support or otherwise align himself or
herself with a group or person in any manner that would cast
himself or herself or Harpeth High School in a negative light
and/or raise questions about the student athlete's character or
moral values will be subject to the tiered discipline policy
above.

Cheatham County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or handicap in the operation of its educational programs and activities including employment practices.